Nykvist

Nykvist is a Swedish surname, derived as a variant of Nyqvist. The name Nyqvist originates from Swedish elements: ny, meaning "new" (from Old Norse nýr), and qvist, meaning "twig" or "branch" (from Old Norse kvistr). Thus, Nykvist literally signifies "new twig" or "new branch."

Notable Bearers

• Ann-Christin Nykvist (born 1948), a Swedish politician.
• Jens Nykvist (born 1968), a Swedish Navy rear admiral.
• Sven Nykvist (1922–2006), a renowned Swedish cinematographer.

Related Forms

Variants of Nykvist include Nyquist and the base form Nyqvist. The spelling Nyquist is more common in English-speaking contexts, while Nykvist and Nyqvist are typical Swedish spellings.

• Meaning: "new twig" or "new branch"
• Origin: Swedish
• Type: Surname (topographic or ornamental)
• Related names: Nyqvist, Nyquist